Punkie Johnson
Biography
Jessica Williams (born April 29, 1985), known professionally as Punkie Johnson, is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer based in New York City. Johnson began her career as a stand-up comedian at The Comedy Store in California, before becoming a featured player on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live for its 46th season in 2020. She was promoted to repertory status in 2022, ahead of the show's 48th season.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Witch Hunt
as Eliza
2021
ZombieCON
as Punkie
2018
Bottoms
as Rhodes
2023
Big Bruh
as Granny / Sheryl (voice)
2023
The Lot
2019
Sixteen Thousand Dollars
as JoNique
2020
The Ride
as Punkie
2020
The Adventures of Whit
2020
ZombieCON Vol. 1
as Punkie
2025
Roofman
as Halloween Cop
2025
Lorne
as Self (uncredited)
2026
TV Appearances
Love Life
as Ida Watkins
2020
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Various Characters
1975
The Kardashians
as Self
2022
A Black Lady Sketch Show
as Dance Biter
2019
Ghosts
as Ally
2021
Lights Out with David Spade
as Self - Panelist
2019
Space Force
as Staff Sergeant Kiki Rhodes
2020
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975
Is It Cake? Holiday
as Self - Guest Judge
2024
Barbershop
as Stella
TBA
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self - Guest
2014
Top Chef
as Guest Judge
2006